Ahmed Tijan Age, Height, Weight, Boyfriend, Net Worth 2026

Ahmed Tijan Janko is a Qatari beach volleyball player of Gambian origin. He is best known for partnering with Cherif Younousse and winning Qatar’s first Olympic medal in beach volleyball — a bronze at the Tokyo 2020 Games.

Ahmed Tijan was born on 28 April 1995 in Banjul, the capital of The Gambia. He later represented Qatar and became a naturalized Qatari athlete. He is 31 years old. His zodiac sign is Taurus.

Personal Details

Full Name	Ahmed Tijan Janko
Nickname / Aliases	Ahmed Tijan
Profession	Professional beach volleyball player
Date of Birth	28 April 1995
Age	31
Birthplace	Banjul, The Gambia
Nationality	Qatari (Gambian origin)
Religion	Not publicly documented
Zodiac Sign	Taurus
Friends	Towa Momoki (桃木兎羽)
Current Residence	Qatar (associated with national team training)
Height	185–187 cm (6′1″–6′2″)
Weight	Approximately 75 kg (165 lb)

Career

Ahmed Tijan began competing internationally in the mid-2010s. He formed a long-term partnership with Cherif Younousse that became one of the most successful in Asian and world beach volleyball.

Key achievements include:

• Gold medal at the 2018 Asian Games in Jakarta-Palembang
• Gold medal at the 2022 Asian Games in Hangzhou
• Multiple Asian Championship titles
• Bronze medal at the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games (Qatar’s first in the sport)
• Fourth place at the Paris 2024 Olympics
• Several FIVB Beach Pro Tour / Elite16 medals and titles, including wins in events such as Cancún, Rosarito, Gstaad, Rio de Janeiro, and Newport Beach
• Consistent top rankings on the world tour

The pair has been a dominant force in Asian beach volleyball and a regular presence at World Championships and major FIVB events through 2025–2026.

Ahmed Tijan Wife

Ahmed Tijan became a father in late 2025 / early 2026. He has spoken publicly about how fatherhood (daughter Muneera) brought him a deeper sense of responsibility and purpose while continuing his professional career. He values family support during the demanding international tour schedule.

Ahmed Tijan Net Worth

As a top-level Olympic and FIVB Beach Pro Tour athlete representing Qatar, with multiple major titles and national team support, a reasonable estimated net worth falls in the range of $500,000 – $1.5 million USD, depending on sponsorships, prize money, and national funding.

Social Media Presence

He maintains an active Instagram account (@ahmedtijan1) where he shares training updates, competition highlights, family moments, and motivational content related to his athletic journey.

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